
Welcome aboard The C0RE! A fun, fast action dodger in space where you have to deflect bullets and capture as many powerups as you can! The C0RE has POWERUPS, MODES, A SKIN SHOP, LEADERBOARDS, and soooo much more!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Action, Bullet Hell, Singleplayer.

Welcome aboard The C0RE! A fun, fast action dodger in space where you have to deflect bullets and capture as many powerups as you can! The C0RE has POWERUPS, MODES, A SKIN SHOP, LEADERBOARDS, and soooo much more!

In a Barrel
In a Barrel is a hellish game about desperately trying to survive as a fish in an unfair world that only wants you dead. As you play and die, you will be able to upgrade your fish for a better chance of survival. If you're fast and lucky enough, you may just reach freedom.

CounterBlocks
CounterBlocks is an arcade-like rebellious block-breaking game that combines simple block-breaking and non-simple counter bullets.
In a Barrel is a hellish game about desperately trying to survive as a fish in an unfair world that only wants you dead. As you play and die, you will be able to upgrade your fish for a better chance of survival. If you're fast and lucky enough, you may just reach freedom.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Action 26.4%, Arcade 24%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
CounterBlocks is an arcade-like rebellious block-breaking game that combines simple block-breaking and non-simple counter bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Action 22.9%, Arcade 21.5%, Retro 16.7%, 2D 7.4%
A small survivors-like about a space girl fighting aliens on the moon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.4%, Action 27.1%, Arcade 22.2%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
SEISO is a high-octane bullet hell designed for pure adrenaline. Face relentless waves of enemies, master your reflexes, and climb the global leaderboards in this minimalist, neon-soaked action experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.5%, Action 27.2%, Arcade 18.1%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Bullet hell, but kill the bullets instead of dodging them ;)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.3%, Bullet Time 29.7% ★, Arcade 17%, Action 15%, 2D 4.1%
Wizard Fight is a bullet hell game where you play as the blue wizard and battle various types of monsters. Enjoy dodging curtains of bullets with a retro aesthetic. Collect keys to venture deeper into the dungeon to claim the holy grail and secure epic victory!
Why similar: Bullet Time 38.1% ★, Bullet Hell 34.3%, Action 11.5%, Arcade 8.3%, 2D 5.2%
A fast-paced retro shoot 'em up where you dodge bullets, upgrade your ship, and battle escalating waves of enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.1%, Arcade 24%, Action 19.7%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Experience a bullet hell set in a cursed village. Survive waves of enemies using your guns, abilities, and reflexes. Purchase upgrades or take them from your enemies. Survive if you can. Explore if you dare!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Action 20.3%, Bullet Time 20% ★, Arcade 19.7%, 2D 6.5%
"Balls Mania!" is a truly unique game where the object is to get as many "blue balls" as you can without getting your own balls smashed! In "Balls Mania!" the more blue balls you have and the more "ball goop" you spill, the higher your score is likely to be!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Arcade 22.2%, Action 15.2%, Retro 13.8%, 2D 7.9%
Control your enemy's bullets in this fiendish reverse bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.4%, Bullet Time 19% ★, Arcade 16.6%, Action 14.9%, Retro 12.7%
Break blocks and get shot at in this chaotic cross of bullet hell and brick breaker. Bounce a ball and dodge projectile patterns that spawn whenever you break a block, while controlling the ball and using abilities to clear levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.3%, Arcade 23.3%, Action 22%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
A fast-paced and minimalist game where you aim to live as long as you can, to climb higher on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.1%, Action 26.1%, Arcade 24.3%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 2.1%
Shape VS Shapes is a fast-paced arcade game. Blast your way through 50+timed levels or go for a high score in Endless Mode!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Arcade 28.5%, Action 24.1%, 2D 8.6%, Indie 2.1%
A Bullet Hell style game based on Dante's Inferno. Dodge your way through all 9 circles of the Inferno to hopefully find the lord and pray for his forgiveness!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.8%, Action 23.3%, Arcade 22.1%, Retro 11.3%, 2D 7.2%
Stylish, deadly and smooth as a billiard ball, Johnny Trigger is a man on a mission in this non-stop platform shooter game where the action never ends!
Why similar: Bullet Time 51.6% ★, Action 24.8%, Arcade 21.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Cx6 is an arcade-style bullet-hell game about deflecting off walls and manipulating gravity to avoid being struck by an endless wave of bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.8%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 19%, Retro 15.6%, 2D 3.2%
Dodge 'N' Dash is a fast-paced endless arcade styled game in which you have to dodge blocks, collect coins, and grab powerups all while attempting to get the highest score possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.5%, Arcade 26.5%, Retro 18%, 2D 8.5%, Indie 3.5%
Nexus Storm, inspired by various arcade games from the 80s-90s (Sanxion, Battle Squadron, R-Type…), is a shooting game. The goal is to cross each level by piloting your ship while avoiding or destroying enemies and obstacles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Bullet Time 21.2% ★, Action 18.9%, Arcade 18.6%, Retro 10.9%
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Action 26.2%, Arcade 18.3%, Retro 18.3%, Indie 5.9%
Bomb your way to freedom! Manage your weapons and upgrade your pilot and repel the invaders of your territory in this side scrolling action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.3%, Action 26.7%, Arcade 25.1%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 17.3%, Bullet Time 13.8% ★, Retro 9.4%
WELCOME TO ULTRA THUNDERBALL!!!! Are you ready for the greatest arcade challenge yet? Equip your Gun-Bat and try to defeat the evil geometrics. See you in the tournament!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Action 26.4%, Arcade 25.2%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Geometric Hell is an arcade bullet-hell shooter with minimalistic graphics. Survive waves of aggressive geometric shapes and upgrade to keep up with the progressive increase in difficulty. Many deaths are expected before you get a chance to fight the final boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.2%, Arcade 25.6%, Action 18%, Retro 8.4%, 2D 8%
Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Action 29.5%, Retro 21%, Arcade 12.2%, Indie 6.9%
Get in on the action with this addictive 2D python space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Action 21.3%, Arcade 20.9%, Bullet Time 19.7% ★, 2D 6.4%
Mix and match colors and blast your way through waves of Chromies in this fast-paced retro arcade shooter. Play as the Hue-Men to defend the Rainbar and restore color to the fading planet of Chromara!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Bullet Time 24.7% ★, Arcade 17.3%, Retro 14.7%, Action 11.6%
Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.
Why similar: Arcade 39.7%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Action 21%, Indie 5.1%, 2D 4%
Paddle Combat is a fast paced arcade game where you control paddle which has to avoid enemies while bouncing disk at them. Play through 60 variety levels against multiple distinct enemy types.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37%, Action 26.1%, Arcade 24.9%, 2D 8.3%, Indie 2.1%
『250ms』 is a platform game that tests the player's reaction speed. The name '250ms' refers to the average human reaction time. Players progress through stages by quickly defeating various enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35%, Bullet Time 30.5% ★, Arcade 18.2%, Action 8.4%, 2D 6.8%
Atomic Cosmos is a bullet hell game that takes place on a small planet. Avoid meteors, lasers, and random events to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.9%, Action 28.8%, Arcade 26.2%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.4%, Action 27%, Arcade 15.5%, Retro 10.1%, Indie 5.6%
TRI-GER is a top-down rouge-like SHMUP with technicolor vector based graphics. Fight endless waves of enemies, and be sure to match your color to get a high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Action 25.1%, Arcade 23.3%, Retro 11.5%, Indie 1.9%
Oldschool 2Д-shooter of the Windows 2000 epoch, controlled by mouse. 2-player local cooperative mode with several difficulty levels.
Why similar: Action 39.7%, Arcade 21.3%, Retro 19%, Indie 9.4%, 2D 8.2%
הצטרפו אל בנצי במסע האגדי להציל את החנות האהובה שלו, בנצי לנד, מהאחים סחתיקה הערמומיים וצבא המושפעים שלהם! סגנון ביט-אמ-אפ ארקייד (רמות קושי) פסקול 8-ביט, והומור גיקי – הכל כלול! הרפתקאות בנצי יצא במקור בגרסה פיזית שמתאימה לקונסולות הגיימבוי המקוריות. מתכבדים להציג בפניכם את גירסת הסטים של המשחק!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33%, Action 23.7%, Arcade 22.7%, Retro 10.9%, 2D 6.8%
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Action 22.6%, Arcade 22.5%, Retro 10.5%, 2D 6.9%
A bullet hell roguelike where you are a force of destruction from the moment you pick up the controls. The endless hordes of Vampire Survivors meets the satisfying micro of Hades, all set to a retro arcade soundtrack that slaps harder than it has any right to.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.6%, Arcade 25%, Action 13.2%, Retro 13.1%, 2D 7.3%
Bullet hell with the mouse.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Action 25.6%, Arcade 24.5%, 2D 8%, Indie 2%
The cosmic horrors have kidnapped Starboi's friends! Launch across the galaxy in search of them, avoiding black holes and defeating the tentacled monsters.
Why similar: Action 34.1%, Arcade 29.2%, Retro 21.6%, 2D 10.2%, Indie 2.7%
Spaceman Sparkles 2 is a frantic bullet-hell that takes place in a thumpin' disco universe, you'll be begging for mercy while bobbing your head to the beat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.6%, Action 49.4%
Neon Dodge is a frantic, vaporwave-themed bullet hell where you cannot shoot. Master the dodge to survive the impossible challenges that a mysterious Voice throws at you... Or watch your death counter ascend to infinity.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.6%, Arcade 26.9%, Action 16%, Retro 12.8%, 2D 4.6%
An arcade action-packed strategy game. Move the 'Pong Ball through perilous waves of Paddles, Balls and BOMBS! Don't explode and don't get hit! With three modes in BOMB Pong, you'll always be occupied.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.3%, Action 24.6%, Arcade 22.3%, Retro 11.9%, 2D 6%
Project CUBE - Its a game that forces you to replay the level to learn more. The game gets increasinly harder after level. Can you fight all the enemies and finish the levels?
Why similar: Bullet Time 49.1% ★, Action 15.9%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Arcade 8.1%, 2D 6.9%
Defend Earth in this fast-paced 8-bit arcade shooter. Survive waves of alien attacks, destroy the asteroid, and face the alien mothership. Short, intense, and replayable. This is Retro Space Shooter 8-Bit.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.8%, Action 25.4%, Arcade 24.2%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 3.3%
Terra Avoider is a 2.5D shooter in which the player must survive through difficult, arena based boss encounters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Bullet Time 22.1% ★, Action 21%, Arcade 20.8%, Indie 4.5%
When you have no weapon, no magic and no help - just dodge. Complete a set of trials to prove that you are a Dodge Grandmaster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Action 27.5%, Arcade 13.3%, 2D 9.7%, Retro 7.6%
Defeat the gnu-demon and his army and save the day in this top-down bullet hell focused on slowdown and bullet time mechanics. Easy to play but hard to master, it requires great strategy if you aim for a hi-score while dodging bullets across 12 hand-drawn, steampunk aesthetic stages.
Why similar: Bullet Time 34.5% ★, Bullet Hell 33.7%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 12.2%, 2D 3.3%
Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.
Why similar: Action 34.8%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Arcade 18.1%, Indie 8.5%, 2D 8.2%
A brutal Bullet Hell arcade experience where 20 SECONDS is all you get to WIN. Dodge cows, tentacles & asteroids while grabbing space tokens in pure chaos. Are you ready to complete the most intense space mission ever??
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Bullet Time 27% ★, Arcade 24.1%, Retro 13.3%, 2D 3.9%
Mouse killer - free bullet hell game which is 100% mouse only game! Kill the annoying vegetables and collect achievements.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.2%, Action 32.7%, 2D 10.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Indie 2.7%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Action 33.8%, Arcade 32.9%, Retro 23%, 2D 10.4%
・A culmination of character shooting games set in a unique worldview! ・A wide variety of newly added playable characters and attack methods, as well as a 2P scenario that is different from 1P play. ・Features a high-tension MAX system that will satisfy your insatiable passion for shooting games!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.4%, Arcade 23.6%, Action 22.1%, Retro 11%, 2D 6.9%
Fight against alien invaders with your powerful spaceship. This is a bullet hell game which puts your dodging skills to a true test.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.3%, Bullet Time 27.1% ★, Arcade 23.7%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 1.9%
Welcome to Ultimator: The Ultimate Reaction Challenge! Gear up for a gaming challenge that demands precision – Ultimator is not just a game; it's a thrilling adventure filled with relentless enemies, epic bosses, and non-stop action!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Action 24.8%, Arcade 23.4%, 2D 11.3%, Indie 2.1%
Food Fight! Retro shooter where you take out every boss until you achieve victory.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Retro 21.3%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 14.3%, 2D 6.9%
Defend the Little Spaceman Dudes from aliens! Blast waves of Alien Abductors and UFOs across 50 challenging levels in this fast-paced ’80s-style arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Bullet Time 25.3% ★, Arcade 15.7%, Retro 14.6%, Action 11.6%
The official game of the hugely popular “Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid” manga comes to Steam as a director’s cut that reflects the passion of the development team! Fly, shoot, and punch... send enemies flying right before your eyes!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.3%, Arcade 26.6%, Action 26.1%, Singleplayer 2%
Pilot through 10 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro side scroller/bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.8%, Arcade 21.8%, Action 19%, Retro 10.2%, Indie 1.9%
Buzz Kill™ Zero takes gameplay influenced from retro 80's arcades & blends it with elements of modern bullet-hells. Use your ship's weapons & abilities to conquer the 5 Missions... & everyone else's scores on the leaderboards!
Why similar: Action 31.1%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Arcade 16.7%, Retro 16.3%, Indie 7.4%